LOT 409 *N

The Hans Schifferle Collection 1971 BSA 750cc Rocket III Registration no. not registered Frame no. to be advised (see text) Engine no. A75R HI 00943

Sold for £8,625 inc. premium

Previous Lot

Next Lot

Lot 409^*,N

The Hans Schifferle Collection, 1971 BSA 750cc Rocket III
Registration no. not registered Frame no. to be advised (see text) Engine no. A75R HI 00943

The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

The Hans Schifferle Collection
1971 BSA 750cc Rocket III
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. to be advised (see text)
Engine no. A75R HI 00943

Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750cc Triples were launched in the UK in 1969. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket III were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor's cylinder block was slightly inclined. BSA-Triumph had learned a lot about engine development from racing the 500 twins, and the Triples were the most powerful machines in their class; indeed, the UK's Bike magazine wound their road test Rocket III up to a top speed of 128mph.

This beautifully presented BSA Rocket III was purchased from a Dr Thoma, who is believed to have bought the machine at a Stafford show. It has since been rebuilt by Helmut Lichtenberg, and we are advised the cylinder head should be torqued down following its 1,500-mile engine run-in. It should be noted that the frame number is heavily overpainted and does not appear to match the engine or to conform to BSA factory stampings. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the frame number stamping and the machine's authenticity or otherwise prior to bidding. Accompanying documentation consists of a German Fahrzeugschein, expired TüV (MoT) certificates/correspondence; the 2003 purchase receipt; and a TR3OC membership letter.

Footnotes

* Import VAT Low Rate
Import tax at the reduced rate of 5% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.

N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.

Saleroom notices

There is an Egli invoice on file for this lot. The frame number is A75RHE 00943. The engine number is A75 HE 00943.

Additional information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.
Buyers Obligations
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS
Please see the CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS for all pertinent information including bidding, the Buyers Premium and other associated charges payable upon the Hammer Price of each lot, Post-sale collection, transportation and shipping of lots.
Buyers Premium and Charges
Buyers Premium and Charges
Memorabilia and Spares
For Memorabilia and Spares (Lots 101-238) the Buyers Premium is 27.5% on the first £10,000 of the hammer price; 25% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £10,000 up to and including £450,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £450,000 up to and including £4,000,000 and 13.9% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,000,000.
Motorcycles
For Motorcycles (Lots 1-75 & 301- 527) the Buyers Premium will be 15% on the first £500,000 of the Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on the balance thereafter.
Buyers attention is drawn to Condition 7 of the Notice to Bidders. VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Payment Notices
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
Shipping Notices
POST SALE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
Motorcycle Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 101 to 238)
All purchased lots must be cleared from the sale venue by 7pm Sunday 10 October 2021. All un-collected purchased lots shall then be removed to Bonhams storage facility at:
Bonhams Motorcycles
The Guard House
Bicester Heritage
Buckingham Road
Bicester
Oxon
OX26 5HA
Lots will be available for collection from 10 am Thursday 14 October by appointment only.
To arrange collection please contact the Motorcycle Department 0044 (0) 20 8963 2817 or [email protected] to make an appointment.
For all motorcycle spares & memorabilia shipping enquiries please contact Alban Shipping quoting your client, sale & lot number to discuss your shipping requirements.
Tel: 0044 (0) 1582 493099
Email: [email protected]
Please note Bonhams do not provide shipping neither do Bonhams pack lots. Should you wish to organise collection of your lots via a third party carrier, they must check and pack lots on your behalf upon collection.
Shippers or Agents wishing to collect on behalf of the purchaser must provide written instruction from the client before Bonhams will release the lot(s). All purchases are at the buyers risk from the fall of the hammer.
Storage Notices
POST SALE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
Motorcycles (Lots 1 to 75 and 301 to 527)
All purchased lots must be cleared from the sale venue by 7pm Sunday 10 October.
Purchases can only be released once full settlement (inclusive of all charges) of all invoices issued to the buyer is received in cleared funds.
Limited collection is available until 11am Monday 11 October, by appointment only, and purchasers must advise Bonhams Motorcycle Department via email no later than 7pm Sunday 10 October if they intend to collect Monday.
Please email [email protected] with your collection or transport instructions as soon as possible following your successful bid.
Failure to instruct Bonhams by the given time will result in your vehicle being uplifted to Moving Motorcycles Northamptonshire store at your expense.
Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant logbooks, documents and keys relating to their Lot(s) at time of collection.
Removal and Storage of Vehicles
All Lots not removed in accordance with the above will be transported to Moving Motorcycles' Northamptonshire storage facility.
Please contact Moving Motorcycles to make arrangements for the collection or delivery of your lot:
Moving Motorcycles
8 Williams Way
Wollaston
Northamptonshire
NN29 7RQ
0044 (0) 1933 448 555
[email protected]
www.movingmotorcycles.co.uk
Lots will be available for collection from Moving Motorcycles from 12 noon Tuesday 12 October, by appointment only.
Vehicle Removal charges to store
£115 plus VAT per motorcycle
£230 plus VAT per motorcycle combination
Storage charges
£10.00 plus VAT per day per motorcycle
£16.00 plus VAT per day per motorcycle combination
Transport and Shipping
Representatives of Moving Motorcycles and Shippio will be at the Sale and can arrange national and international transportation as agent for the Buyer or the Seller (as the case may be).

*	Import low rate
	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
N	NOVA declaration
	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

- Motorcycles

Own a similar item?

Submit your item online for a free auction estimate.

How to sell

Looking for a similar item?

Our Motorcycles specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.

Find your local specialist

Auction Viewings

9 October 2021, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
10 October 2021, 09:00 - 17:00 BST

Lot symbols

*	Import low rate
	VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.
N	NOVA declaration
	If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.